This Week in Tech (Audio) TWiT 1038: Wu Wei Meets Wu Tang - Microsoft Making Moves in Gaming
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Jun 30, 2025 Joined by Patrick Beja, a French podcaster focusing on tech and gaming, Daniel Rubino from Windows Central, and Dan Patterson from Blackbird.ai, they delve into Microsoft's bold moves in gaming, discuss the implications of AI on storytelling and misinformation, and dissect the competitive landscape between major players like Microsoft and Sony. The conversation also covers the evolving gaming culture around PCs versus consoles and the transformative potential of handheld gaming and streaming.
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Microsoft's Gaming Ecosystem Shift
- Microsoft shifted from console hardware to an ecosystem and service model with Xbox Game Pass.
- Integrating Windows 11 as a console OS could expand Xbox presence across varied hardware.
PC Gaming Powers Microsoft
- PC gaming is crucial to Microsoft as it helps blur lines between consoles and Windows.
- Emphasizing handheld and cloud streaming, they target performance on ARM processors to widen their reach.
Child’s Surprise Cameo
- Dan Patterson's child interrupts the show, adding a relatable human moment amidst tech discussions.
- These light moments remind listeners of the personal side behind tech conversations.
